Roland, Jeffcoat, Fera picked as Big 12 players of the week

Oklahoma State running back Desmond Roland, Texas defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat and Texas kicker/punter Anthony Fera were selected as the Big 12’s players of the week after strong performance in Saturday’s games. It was the second time that Jeffcoat has been honored and the first time for Fera and Roland.

Making the first career start, Roland rushed for 219 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cowboys’ 58-27 triumph at Iowa State. Roland’s rushing total and touchdowns are the most by a Big 12 player this season. His rushing yards were the most for an Oklahoma State back in a road game against a Big 12 opponent since Vernand Morency rushed for 269 yards at Kansas in 2003. It also marked the third-highest rushing total in the nation last week.

Jeffcoat notched a sack, 2.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, three quarterback pressures and four tackles (three solo) in Texas’ 30-7 win at TCU. The Longhorns limited TCU to 45 yards on 24 rushes and 246 yards of total offense. Jeffcoat provided the pressure on a first-quarter forced fumble that the Horns recovered at the TCU 3 and turned into a quick touchdown and a 7-0 lead that they never relinquished. TCU’s seven points were the fewest by the Frogs since October of 2006.

Big 12 Special Teams Player of the WeekK/PAnthony Fera, Sr., Cypress, Texas

Fera connected on a 43-yard field goal in the first quarter before the weather delay, kicks of 37 and 36 yards after the break and all three of his extra points to generate 12 of the Horns’ points in a 30-7 win at TCU. He also punted seven times for a 40-yard average. The Frogs returned just one of his seven punts for a return of minus-3 yards. Fera has converted 11-of-12 field goals this season.